The Ski Podcast23 Jan 2020

47: Fog in Chambéry, the Vallée Blanche & Skiing with your Dog

In Episode 47, Jim and Iain discuss cancelled flights at Chambéry, descending the legendary Vallée Blanche and we learn how to ski with your dog.

There's advice on skiing near Innsbruck, the latest news from Team GB - including the ski jump successors to Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards.

The Ski Podcast would like to thank Switzerland Tourism for their support.

Fog closed down Chambéry airport (or more specifically TUI flights to the airport) generating a lot of coverage in The Telegraph, The Indie, The Mirror and more
We discussed skiing in Hakuba in Japan in Episode 41
Jim visited the Swiss resort of Ovronnaz as he makes the most out of his Magic Pass
We discussed the Magic Pass in Episode 35
The Winter Youth Olympics have continued in Lausanne 2020 in Switzerland
Mani Cooper and Sam Bolton both represented Team GB in the ski jump
Glynn Pedersen represented Team GB at Vancouver in 2002
Iain spoke to Caroline Elliot, owner of Fjord, a Search and Rescue dog about tips for skiing with your dog
Jim enjoyed his first descent on the famous Vallee Blanche off-piste run in Chamonix
Ben Hollingshead asked for advice about good skiing near Innsbruck – we suggested Kuhtai or Stubai for guaranteed snow, or Nordkette (directly above Innsbruck itself) for more advanced skiers
Thanks to Chris Meigh, Daniella and Stella for their 5-star reviews
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Thanks to Howard McGee for his cheese feedback!
Also thanks to all of our listeners for helping us hit record numbers for The Ski Podcast
Dave Ryding finished 7th in Madonna – his best result this season

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